Kärcher 520 MH, Operating Instructions Manual

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Page 2: ...around the home and garden It provides an efficient economical and labour saving way of cleaning with excellent results All Karcher domestic pressure washers are designed to run from a suitable cold...

Page 3: ...4 Suction Mode 3 5 Detergent 4 OPERATING YOUR PRESSURE WASHER 4 1 High Pressure Operation 4 2 Low Pressure Operation Without Brush 4 3 Low Pressure Operation With Brush 4 4 End Of Operation 5 IMPORTAN...

Page 4: ...seful for cleaning block driveways Removal of algae and moss from roofs brickwork and guttering Garden tools and machinery furniture and barbecues Hygienic cleaning of animal pens and their surroundin...

Page 5: ...d supply indicated on the Rating Plate of the machine corresponds with that of the power source The insulation of the supply cable is not damaged Only earthed sockets should be used If you are using a...

Page 6: ...ssure Hose 2 Safety Lock Device 3 Spray Gun 4 Spray Lance with Pressure Regulator 5 Wash Brush 6 High Pressure Outlet 7 Detergent Suction Tube 8 Holder for High Pressure Hose 9 Transport Bracket 10 Ma...

Page 7: ...Lead No 10 into an earthed socket it is recommended that an RCD plug socket is used If using an Extension Cable make sure it is completely unwound from the cable drum and is the correct diameter 3 4...

Page 8: ...lowing cleaning agents are available as concentrate and must be diluted with 9 parts of water 1 9 before use Universal Cleaner Profi RM 555 ULTRA Automotive Cleaner Profi RM 565 ULTRA House Garden Cle...

Page 9: ...achine you may now switch on your Karcher Pressure Washer using the Power Switch No 13 You can regulate the working pressure on the spray by turning the nozzle end of the Spray Lance No 4 in a or dire...

Page 10: ...ation without Brush Dilute the detergent in a suitable container to the required concentra tion before using The correct dilution is dependent on the degree of soiling of surface and is best determine...

Page 11: ...ring adopt the following procedure Washing loose dirt away with the clean water high pressure spray Apply the detergent in low pressure mode by setting the bayonet fit spray lance No 4 to its lowest s...

Page 12: ...se the water inlet tap and disconnect the hosepipe Squeeze the lever to remove all pressure from the machine Release the lever and then secure the lever with the Safety Locking Device to prevent accid...

Page 13: ...e machine Electricity If using an electrical extension lead it must be rated at a minimum of 13 amps Always fully uncoil any extension lead when used Chemicals Use of chemicals other than those recomm...

Page 14: ...m Hose A flexible hose with backwards firing high pressure jet to create turbulence and dislodge blockages 2 637 728 Sandblaster Used to remove paint rust and cement from metallic and stone surfaces...

Page 15: ...ase refer to the diagram below AND identify the particular model of your machine by reference to the data plate on the underside Please write email or fax Karcher see page 17 with any parts order you...

Page 16: ...r flow rate hose should fill a 10 litre bucket in one minute Strong pressure fluctuations Nozzle partly blocked Inadequate mains water Clean dirt from nozzle hole with needle and rinse from the front...

Page 17: ...le to take all calls coming in In these circumstances we would ask that you try to contact us again later in the day The help line number is 0906 6800632 It helps us if you have the model number and d...

Page 18: ...tank at Water Temperature 20 C 1 metre Performance Data Operating Pressure 20 120 bar Flow Rate 450 litres per hour Detergent Intake 0 25 litres per hour Recoil Force of Spray Gun at Operating Pressur...

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Page 20: ...lied DIN EN 55014 1 1999 DIN EN 60335 1 DIN EN 61000 3 2 1995 DIN EN 55014 2 1997 DIN EN 60335 2 79 DIN EN 61000 3 3 2001 Appropriate internal measures have been taken to ensure that series production...